Burton Custom Camber 2023 Review vs. Custom X & Territory Manager 

Dude!!! Been looking up snowboard reviews on RU-vid since 2008 and I am so stoked to come here in 2022 and find a review of this depth and caliber! It's about time the snowboarding community gets something more than the generic 1 minute overviews by retailers. you're awesome, keep up the great work!

Man, thank you for all the detail. It's great to get so much information on how the boards feel and how they're different. Helps a lot when choosing one.

Love the board comparison vids! You're the only reviewer to do that. Keep it up!🤘

Loved this. And thank you for leaving comments on! I think it adds a lot of value to your community, to encourage more discussion and feedback. Much lovee!

Another great review James, thank you. I'm switching out a Custom Camber 162w for a 166w this season... it's an school board, best stick with old school board lengths

I’m late to this review but it by far the best snowboard review I’ve ever watched! Keep it up dude! I’m subscribing now!

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for the in-depth review. love how you do reviews like engineering projects. what is your one board recommendation for all mnt if you could choose any board and any brand?

Great Review. Lots of detail.

Damn I have a 2022 Custom...kinda wish I waited for this one. It looks so much better

Thanks for the review. I'm torn now on what to get. I'm 5'8/185lb 9 boot. I typically ride in Tahoe, and have been eyeballing the 22-23 Custom X 158 (waiting on stock to be replenished.) I'd say I'm an intermediate trying to take things to the next level on non-tree runs. I'm using a Burton Easy Living 158 right now, with some equally as old BOA Salomon boots. I'm also looking to upgrade bindings and boots and am looking at the ION StepOn's and X Re:Flex bindings. Given this is a big all encompassing (hopefully) upgrade, I am trying to make sure I make the most educated decision. Which board would you recommend? Any input on the boots/bindings?

So you need burton bindings with these boards? I got the custom but didn’t consider the bindings would be different

Really glad I stumbled upon your videos. Your reviews are awesome. I am deciding between the custom and custom X. I am a pretty aggressive big mountain/all mountain rider. I drop a lot of cliffs, lots of high speed and aggressive riding. My home resorts are in the Tahoe basin. Do you think the custom or custom x would be a better fit? Or possible another option?

Thanks for the comparison! Still unsure what size I should go for (debating between 158 and 162). I'm 5'9, 190 lbs, size 10 boots, pretty solid build (workout daily) and ride pretty aggressively on a smaller resort hill. Riding mostly groomers, rarely park, getting into switch more, and I mainly ride for the aggressive carving (typically long drawn out but would like to mix in short ones as well). Any advice would be much appreciated!

I’m an int bordering on adv rider, living in FL it’s really tricky to get a lot of runs in lol. I was on a 57 pure pop process for a couple weeks last season and enjoyed it but found it to be just a tiny bit washy when I was pushing hard or jacket flapping pushing 60 mph etc.. would a 58 custom camber be a good choice? Just looking for something with a little bit more hold with the same if not more pop. Just curious if the custom camber would be much less forgiving or just a small loss in forgiveness. I didn’t find the process difficult to ride but I had a few moments where I felt like the board was going to wash out in sketchy spots. Would love a board that I can still jump around on but have that hold and response when bombing groomers

Hi there, I had a question regarding snowboard size. I'm 5'7" and I'm generally 150-160 pounds. I previously had a rocker snowboard and did not like it so much because it didn't feel stable. Now I'm looking for a camber snowboard and primarily ride all mountain. I've narrowed my choices down and the sizes available are 153, 154, and 156. Do you have any suggestions on what would suit me the best? Thank you so much!

Such an amazing review man amazing as always! How would you compare the custom with flight attendant for carving the groomers ?

Thanks for the review, second season in a row I'm looking at my board thinking I made a huge mistake. I rode a 2006 custom 154 bought new until 2021 when I decided to give it away for free and buy a home town hero, what a mistake! I sized it wrong and ended up selling and buying into a 2022 warpig last year. Here I am again just nostalgic about my custom looking for that same magic only to find I should maybe be looking back into the family tree. Hmm My only real complaint with the '06 board was that it took all 125 lbs of me to throw around at the end of the day it was a heavy beast. Maybe something like the terrirtory manager (out of stock ugh) will give me back that dose of camber I want without some of the draw backs you mentioned of the custom. I'm mostly in the trees physically, figuratively, physcologically and philisophically when it comes to these boards so appreciate your vids and thoughts. Cheers!

I currently have a 2008 burton custom and looking to upgrade to the 2022/23 custom (camber) however they are sold out and cant find any in my size. I’m 5’10, 165 and size 8 boots. Do you recommend getting the custom X since it’s the only one currently available in the custom series? I’ve been riding on and off since 1997 but I don’t like doing jumps and park rails and all those tricks getting old for that 😅 I like to carve hard and fast! Appreciate your advise !

Haven't bought a new board in 15 years, and eyeing the 2024 custom as my first choice. I'd say I'm intermediate/advanced leaning advanced, and am looking for an all mountain board for groomers and off trail. Would you recommend something above the custom? I was also eyeing hometown hero. Excellent review by the way, thanks!

Hey, first time watcher and I gotta say your video style is truly excellent. Thank you for your effort. I’m 6’0, 175 and size 11 boot, looking at getting a burton. I most recently rode a Kemper freestyle 161 (flat? I think) camber, which felt really good. Previous board I rented was a 155, and I felt like that was a bit small and sketchy. I feel like 158W is where I’m headed, since everyone seems to say 162 is too big for people around my size, and the 158 might be too narrow for an 11 boot? Or do you think 162 is manageable? Sorry for the post length lol thank you so much, just subscribed :)

Man you should pay for some adds to get the channel booming . It’s a shame you don’t have more subscribers of course because of the super quality vids

What is the blue jacket you’re wearing? Love that colour

I’ve had great fun on the 2023 custom x wide this season. It’s my early morning groomer board and also freeride when it’s not light powder, it actually is a great all mountain freeride freestyle ride that needs a bit of taming but rewards you and makes you a better rider. Essential in the quiver. Although I think I preferred the specs 2017.

What are those bindings in the background?

Hello! For someone 5'7'' at 130-140 lbs with a size 9.5 vans invader pro boot would a 154 be fine? It is the size I ordered as I find my current 149 board too small.

Can you try the nitro team and nitro suprateam this winter?

Finally someone who agrees (somewhat) with me... I still can't understand why the Custom is so popular, to me it's just an inferior version of the custom X - at least since the design overhaul. Two seasons back, I bought a Custom 156 to complement my Custom X, I wanted a second board that's just a touch more forgiving and the Custom promised to provide exactly that. I quite liked it the one day I rode it but as soon as I straped onto my Custom X at the end of the day to compare it against, I immediately noticed how much better the Custom X was, the Custom felt like a plank in comparison. The CX feels way more lively and light so it's much easier to engage turns (not to mention if you like messing around or do park riding). And here's the kicker: the Custom even feels stiffer! So it's much slower turning, it almost feels sluggish/plankish but it's still feels stiffer longitudely and torisionally (not really stiffer but slower to engage). Also, the Custom X does feel noticeably lighter! I weighted both and in absolute measures it's not a world of a difference but man on snow it is definately noticeable! Not only when doing ollies and spins but also when engaging the board into a turn - it just feels easier to handle (for reference I'm about 78kg/172 lbs). The only positive I could attest the Custom is that it felt a bit more damp. So all in all the Custom X ist just a better verison of the Custom and everyone considering getting a Custom should get a Custom X in my eyes! It's a great board for riding groomers and I use it on most days I even bought a second one in 158. if someone is intersted, I wrote a more extensive review/comparison in this thread: www.snowboardingforum.com/threads/burton-custom-x-review.262095/#post-3367313immediately

You probably wont see this comment, your reviews are amazing, they give the most detail and you cover so many different items. Im just wondering if i move my bindings along the channel on the custom camber so that they are center and dont have any set back , so i can ride switch the same(for park riding), will it effect how it turns/rides just generally all around the mountain (except for the fact that the nose will be shorter and tail will be longer than used to)?, im new to setting up boards so i dont really know how this works.

Hey dude I live on the east coast, icy groomers, is this a good traditional camber board that will help me focus on carving ?

love the territory manager name lol

Im interested in the custom. Could you tell me if its a true twin between the contact points? Im getting conflicting answers from shops ive called. I understand the nose is longer and the reference stance is set back .5 an inch. If i were to move my bindings up .5 an inch would it be a twin in every aspect except the nose being longer?

A little late to ask, but I'm 6'3, 175lbs and a size 11 boot. I got my eye on a 158W, think that will do the trick?

i want a new board. been riding since early 2000s, but i'm old now, and just looking to have fun on the mountain. mainly east coast groomers. a few small jumps here and there with my bad knees. maybe learn some ground tricks other than a regular butter. in the park i'd probably get on a box at the most. i ride a never summer proto ct from ... 2011. looking at the burton custom camber, capita mercury, never summer proto synthesis, or triple camber easy rider. i just want something fun.

what are the good competitors full camber that holds well on ice?

My 2.5 year old grand daughter absolutely loves this ! She could stay on very well and had fun

Hi. My height is 182 cm, weighs 85 kg, Boots size (Salomon) is 43.5. I mostly ride the slope. I need a carving board and, to a lesser extent, to ride near a slope in fresh snow. Would I like a Burton Custom X with a length of 162 cm? Thanks.

What size do you recomment at a hight of 185cm and 80kg (Burton custom) Maybe a 162 or 158

Why’d you size up from the custom to custom X? Wouldn’t you want to downsize to compensate for the extra stiffness in the X?

Does anybody have experience of pairing this bord with Clew bindings?

I just got the Burton custom X I'm 6'6 250lbs. He was saying it's better for lighter riders. I'm hoping I didn't buy the wrong board cuz I heard really good reviews about it. I got the 166W. My other boards have been the skunk ape lip tech in the past.

I got the custom camber but on my heel edge I'm having trouble holding on firm terrain 😢

Thanks for the in depth review, Switched to full camber version this season, got second hand pretty cheap from my friend, this thing is beast, I love the thrilling feeling when hitting jump. Question: how Salomon assassin / assassin pro flex feel compare to the custom camber? Was looking assassin / assassin pro for hard icy condition, and learning butter tricks. High intermediate ability (I guess) 40% of the time spent in the park and love craving also hard charging. Thank.

5'7 194 lbs in shape expert rider all mountain 20% park whistler/blackcomb size 9 boot

Dude, im watchings all these reviews.... - Basically back in .... 2006? Got a Custom X - and it changed my life. It was great! Though I wanted something more fun. It was hard to bend Fastforward - Edge blew out 2016 and I got a trick Pony. And I am not in love with it.... Now.... I got a dump truck and trick pony. And I need to replace this pony. And I can't decide. Custom X Custom X Flying V (though I hear if you are beginner its good, but it looks fun in chop. I dunno what to think, ive never had a V) Flight attend Territory Home Town Skeleton Its tough call... im torn. and ive gotta buy one soon due to various reasons. Hmmmmmm Thanks for all your conent

Burton blossom future review?

70 kg with boot size 10 - X 154 will do?

I ordered custom 158. but I'm 5 10, 220 pounds. is it going to be to small for me?

I don`t think camber has drawbacks if you are a good rider. Riding a flying V has all kinds of draw backs if you are a good rider. It comes down to are you an expert or a beginner.

I think it’s weird that Burton only made the Territory Manager for 2022/23 and then immediately discontinued it even though so many riders gave it favorable reviews 🤷🏼‍♂️

Do one for Flying V